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[GraveRobberX]

1080P = SuperHD? trollololol

Well FullHD wouldn't sound right in marketing terms

Can't say Ultra, because that would be lying and misleading (4K)

So "Super" qualifies

 

[LyleLanley]

1080P = SuperHD? trollololol

It's like AT&Ts 4G all over again.

 

[DrForester]

No mention at all of the 3DS. I remember them saying it would be compatible with their 3D service when the 3DS app launched last year.

 

[darthbob]

Oh sweet my ISP supports this.
Oh sweet I have a PS3.
Oh sweet I have a 1080p HDTV.


Suck it!

 

[Downhome]

Not that I expected it, but nope, not on Charter.

 

[lordfroakie]

Whats makes "super HD" super?

 

[Blearth]

FUCKIN' YEAH SONIC.NET!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GravityMan]

I approve of Netflix's Super HD and 3D initiatives, but...

They need to worry about getting more content instead of 3D.

...this...

Time Warner will probably be the last to jump in on this as usual with anything.

...and this.

Why the fuck would this not work on Windows 7? Makes no damn sense.

I was wondering the same thing. My living room HTPC (w/ XBMC) is a Windows 7 box.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Not that I expected it, but nope, not on Charter.

*sigh* same here.

I would totally sign up for Netflix again if it meant I could stream 3D movies on my 3DS.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Telus is good to go in Canada!

 

[Polari]

I don't understand how Virgin Media is on the list when Youtube in 480p doesn't even work without buffering for me.

 

[smurfx]

Fuck you Time Warner.

indeed, last i saw they didn't even offer access to espn 3 online so i'm sure they aren't even bothering with netflix.

 

[sangreal]

Why the fuck would this not work on Windows 7? Makes no damn sense.

I was wondering the same thing. My living room HTPC (w/ XBMC) is a Windows 7 box.

probably due to the native app versus silverlight. windows 8 is ridiculously cheap right now anyway

 

[phaonaut]

What does open connect do? It this just a way to get providers to use their system.

 

[LyleLanley]

indeed, last i saw they didn't even offer access to espn 3 online so i'm sure they aren't even bothering with netflix.

They've had espn 3 access for a while now but yeah when I read "for certain ISPs" I instantly knew Time Warner wasn't going to be on that list.

 

[Jhriad]

Wonder if my ISP is one of the chosen few... *looks*

 

[h3ro]

No love for Fios. Oh well.

 

[sangreal]

What does open connect do?

it's just the name for Netflix's CDN. https://signup.netflix.com/openconnect

It this just a way to get providers to use their system.

yes

 

[Vanillalite]

The fact that certain things like ESPN3 and Netflix Super HD only work on certain providers and on certain OS configuration is all that is wrong about the way certain companies want the internet to go.

 

[frankie_baby]

Think I may just have to change my shitty ISP

 

[AstroLad]

Not really disappointed about Comcast not being on the list. Even though I would definitely use this my speeds are barely enough to handle SD streaming even though I pay for the boost whatever too. Building's service is just horrible.

 

[RangersFan]

Quite a bit of the selection is HD. Not sure abuot 5.1/subtitles. I think the movies you were referring to were the extinct Starz line, which had awful picture/sound quality.

nah, I always knew the starz were poor quality. it was mainly the new releases that were recently in theaters were never in HD or had 5.1/subtitles. I mean they didn't get many new ones, but they occasionally did and they were always sd 2.0 audio no subs

 

[Clockwork]

1080P = SuperHD? trollololol

*sigh*

They had 1080p before. Must be a higher bitrate.

This.

Whats makes "super HD" super?

There is more to video quality than just the resolution. Bitrate can definitely impact image quality as well.

It's why Blu-rays at 1080p look better than 1080p streams from Netflix.


In any case, doesn't it seem funny that they change their encoding/compression thus removing the X-High option, say they now meet that quality at the High setting, but now offer "SuperHD" but it is only available to those ISP's that utilize Netflix's CDN's?

Sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me.

 

[IronRinn]

Kind of surprised to see my local ISP is on the list.

 

[Sendou]

Nice my setup is supported (PS3+finnish ISP Sonera). Also when they started calling FullHD(1080p...) SuperHD?

EDIT: I should mention I'm from Finland so this is outside the US also.

 

[jb1234]

DAMN THEM TO HELL!

They keep raising their prices, they have that unofficial cap and now, no shiny 1080p Netflix goodness? Oh, and I think they've been throttling me. That's right, FUCK YOU COMCAST.

 

[Mudkips]

7 Mbps or 12 for 3D? Hardly anything "super" about that.

This branding is just a move to strike deals with ISPs. There's absolutely no reason any ISP should be excluded from the higher bitrate streams.

And how about some surround sound support on PC (or Wii U)?

 

[jb1234]

And how about some surround sound support on PC (or Wii U)?

Do they not have that on the PC? Shit. I was going to connect my new computer to the receiver and television, to give my aging PS3 a break...

 

[comedy bomb]

I thought it was odd when I turned on my PS3's Netflix app and saw a 3D category and a "Super HD" option, but it worked and looked great. They were mostly 3D documentaries but a couple of 3D movies were there, too.
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My ISP is good according to the link but I had no extra options on my PS3 netflix.

 

[dallow_bg]

Do they not have that on the PC? Shit. I was going to connect my new computer to the receiver and television, to give my aging PS3 a break...

Apple TV or Roku are better options than PS3.
Got tired of how loud my PS3 was during movies.

And with the Apple TV, it goes from sleep to playing a show in 5 seconds.

 

[Dead Prince]

fuck netflix. Cox Baton Rouge, LA a no go.

 

[smr00]

fuck ive been waiting for this, comcast you better get this shit soon

Comcast hates netflix so i doubt they will get on it anytime soon.

 

[Raistlin]

chances for verizon getting this?

No Fios? I was on the fence about cancelling...this kinda does my work for me.

Bummer.

I thought Fios would be a shoe in.

Surprised at Verizon Fios and Xbox 360 not making the list. Guessing both will be supported soon though.

Come the Fuck on Verizon ; ;

150Mb/75Mb connection could be used for SuperHD Goodness =/

65" 3D Panny Plasma: Check
HDMI: Check
PS3: Check
Charged 3D Glasses: Check
FiOS: Check
FiOS + Netflix:......

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!

No support for Fios

No love for Fios. Oh well.

To all FiOS customers ... let's do something about it!

http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Share-Your-Ideas-with-Verizon/Netflix-Open-Connect/idi-p/522907

Comment on and upvote this request.


I'll be doing it once I get home (don't remember my login off the top of my head).

 

[dallow_bg]

My ISP is good according to the link but I had no extra options on my PS3 netflix.

from link

If you have a compatible device and your Internet provider is connected to Netflix Open Connect, you can find Super HD titles by looking for the Super HD logo.

 

[Kurdel]

So wait, is this live right now? What movies are in Super HD?

 

[shoplifter]

Most of the HD content on my main page was in Super HD. Check My Little Pony, it was in Super HD.

<3 Wide Open West <3

 

[Hale-XF11]

No mention at all of the 3DS. I remember them saying it would be compatible with their 3D service when the 3DS app launched last year.

Indeed they did. Well, Nintendo did anyways, in one of their press releases from last year. At least Netflix is saying that other devices will be supported in the future. I just wish we knew when.

 

[Tidesofblood]

Sounds good but my steaming capabilities are no where near that fast unless I channel my chakra into my modem

 

[catabarez]

Is Comcast not on the list?

Says my ISP isn't supported D:

 

[diehard]

To all FiOS customers ... let's do something about it!

http://businessforums.verizon.net/t5/Share-Your-Ideas-with-Verizon/Netflix-Open-Connect/idi-p/522907

Comment on and upvote this request.


I'll be doing it once I get home (don't remember my login off the top of my head).

You're already lucky enough to get FiOS.

Quit whining dammit

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

<3 PS3

Thanks, Netflix!

 

[Lion Heart]

Sweet I have everything ready to go, except Netflix.

I dont know man, I have a bluray rental delivery service, I'm already getting Super duper HD and Super Dupiest HD Sound™, not sure I can downgrade.

 

[pestul]

What is the best bitrate available on Netflix without SuperHD? I just want to see what kind of upgrade this is before signing up again. 7-12Mbps is should be relatively decent..

 

[catabarez]

I just want the 3D

 

[Raistlin]

BTW - Updated the link in my prior post for regular Verizon FiOS customers.

You're already lucky enough to get FiOS.

Quit whining dammit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins#Envy

Seriously though, I'm not whining.


If anything the other posters are. Companies don't automatically offer services ... this is how you attempt to get them. You have to voice your wants.

 

[Delusibeta]

BT's on board? I thought they would be pushing their own internet TV service instead of making deals with Netflix (then again, Netflix isn't available for BTVision nor the new YouView boxes. They really should get on the latter, considering Sky's NowTV is already on board and certainly has the weight to squeeze Netflix out of the UK).

 

[RaidenZR]

Fuck you Time Warner.

This.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

I don't understand how Virgin Media is on the list when Youtube in 480p doesn't even work without buffering for me.

You will have to buffer a full length movie for the entire week before watching it.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Just had a live chat with Charter support and they had this to say about joining Open Connect:

Charter is currently not joining the Open Connect Network. There is no notice regarding a future plan about it yet.

meh.

 

[T'Zariah]

Is there a particular reason they chose an F-22 for the promotional image?

Dat Air Force marketing.